Mastering Your Camera

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Polarising Filter - Introduction

If you only ever buy one filter, make it a polariser. Nigel Atherton explains why, and presents the options

Focal Length Explained - Introduction

It might sound a bit complicated to start with, but there really isn’t anything to be scared of when it comes to defining lens focal lengths and their relationship with your photographs

Depth of Field Explained - Introduction

Focus is one of the most important elements in a successful photograph. It’s no use capturing a breathtaking scene if the subject isn’t sharp and in focus.

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Setting Up Your Camera

Before you set foot out of your door with your camera, or even put your eye up to the viewfinder, it’s worth spending a little time making sure all of the settings are correctly selected for...

Rule of Thirds

Composition is as complex a subject, however, one rule that permeates different fields of photography, and one that has roots in classical art, is the rule of thirds.

How To Shoot... Subjects in Motion

As New Order once observed, the world’s in motion, so why not convey that in our pictures? Niall Benvie shares his creative blur techniques

How To Shoot Infrared - What is Infrared Photography

Capturing invisible light to create unworldly images can give new life to your photos

Landscape Photographer of the Year winner - Kate Barclay

How to Win Photo Competitions

There are countless photo competitions out there - the What Digital Camera photo competitions guide shows you whats what and how to enter...

Using Compact Cameras to take DSLR quality images

WDC explains how to get DSLR quality images from a digital compact

Top 10 Tips For Stunning HDR: Storm Chase

There are few shooting techniques currently more popular than HDR, yet it's one that's easy to get wrong, so why not let Paul Nuttall help you make the most of this new technique?

Winter Photography Projects: 53 photography ideas for the winter months

Bored? In need of inspiration? Here are some suggestions for how to keep yourself occupied during the dark rainy nights of winter

Mastering Exposure

It is commonly stated that the most important aspect of photography is light. It is what makes an exposure, and is what the camera reads and then translates into an image.